Holding and Attachment Device

Abstract

A holding device is configured to hold an item. In an embodiment, the device comprises a base member and a first holding member pivotably attached to a first side of the base member so as to be rotatable relative to the base member. A second holding member is pivotably attached to a second side of the base member opposite the first side so as to be rotatable relative to the base member, wherein the first and second holding members can be rotated toward one another. A latch assembly is coupled to the first and second holding members, wherein the latch assembly latches as the first and second holding members are rotated toward one another so as to secure the holding device in closed state.

1 . A holding device for holding an item, comprising:
 a base member;   a first holding member pivotably attached to a first side of the base member so as to be rotatable relative to the base member;   a second holding member pivotably attached to a second side of the base member opposite the first side so as to be rotatable relative to the base member, wherein the first and second holding members can be rotated toward one another; and   a latch assembly coupled to the first and second holding members, wherein the latch assembly latches as the first and second holding members are rotated toward one another so as to secure the holding device in closed state with the first holding member and second holding member attached to one another, and wherein the base member, first holding member, and second holding member collectively form a triangular shape when the device is in the closed state.   
     
     
         2 . A device as in  claim 1 , wherein the latch assembly comprises:
 a male latch member on an edge of the first holding member; and   a female latch member on an edge of the second holding member, wherein the male latch member inserts into the female latch member when the latch assembly is latched.   
     
     
         3 . A device as in  claim 2 , wherein the male latch member comprises a protrusion having a groove, and the female latch member comprises an opening formed by an outer wall, wherein the outer wall of the first latch member sits in the groove when the latch assembly is latched. 
     
     
         4 . A device as in  claim 1 , wherein the base member, first holding member, and second holding member are planar structures. 
     
     
         5 . A device as in  claim 1 , wherein the first and second holding members comprise planar structures and wherein an opening extends through each of the first and second holding members, the opening adapted to receive an item to be held. 
     
     
         6 . A device as in  claim 5 , wherein the opening of the first holding member is completely encircled by the first holding member. 
     
     
         7 . A device as in  claim 5 , wherein the opening of the first holding member is partially encircled by the first holding member. 
     
     
         8 . A device as in  claim 1 , wherein the base member, first holding member, and second holding member collectively form a triangular space when the device is in the closed state, and wherein the item can be held in the triangular space. 
     
     
         9 . A device as in  claim 1 , wherein the device support an item in either a horizontal orientation or a vertical orientation. 
     
     
         10 . A holding device, comprising:
 a base member;   a first hinge on one side of the base member and a second hinge on an opposite side of the base member;   a holding member on each of the hinges, each of the holding members having a latching member positioned on edge of the holding member opposite the location of the hinge, wherein each holding member rotates about its respective hinge toward the other holding member, and wherein the latching members latch to secure the edges of the holding members to one another such that the base member, first holding member, and second holding member collectively form a triangular shape when the latching members are latched.   
     
     
         11 . A device as in  claim 10 , wherein the latching members include:
 a male latch member on an edge of a first holding member; and   a female latch member on an edge of a second holding member, wherein the male latch member inserts into the female latch member when the latch assembly is latched.   
     
     
         12 . A device as in  claim 11 , wherein the male latch member comprises a protrusion having a groove, and the female latch member comprises an opening formed by an outer wall of the first latch member, wherein the outer wall of the first latch member sits in the groove when the latch assembly is latched. 
     
     
         13 . A device as in  claim 10 , wherein the base member and holding members are planar structures. 
     
     
         14 . A device as in  claim 10 , wherein the holding members comprise planar structures and wherein an opening extends through each of the holding members, the opening adapted to receive an item to be held. 
     
     
         15 . A device as in  claim 14 , wherein the opening of at least one holding member is completely encircled by a portion of the holding member. 
     
     
         16 . A device as in  claim 14 , wherein the opening of at least one holding member is partially encircled by the holding member. 
     
     
         17 . A device as in  claim 10 , wherein the base member and holding members collectively form a triangular space when the device is in the closed state, and wherein the item can be held in the triangular space. 
     
     
         18 . A device as in  claim 10 , wherein the device supports an item in either a horizontal orientation or a vertical orientation.